How much does a Guitarist make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in Portland, OR is $56,658. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,689 to $69,176, with most professionals earning between $37,614 and $80,574.

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Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $37,614 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $46,689 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $56,658 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $69,176 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $80,574 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
25% $46,689 10% $37,614 90% $80,574 75% $69,176 $56,658 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Guitarist ?

A guitarist (or a guitar player) is a person who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of guitar family instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar by singing or playing the harmonica....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Guitarist in Portland, OR. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $46,689 to $69,176 with the average base salary of $56,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,689 to $71,214 with the average total cash compensation of $57,332.

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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